Technics SL-Q2 User Manual

Note:
When
a
cartridge
with
integral
dust
brush
is
used,
follow
the
cartridge
manufacturer's
recommendation
for
adjust-
ing
both
stylus
pressure
and
anti-skating
force.
# Installation of dust cover
Place
the
dust
cover
into
position
from
directly
above,
holding
it
at
both
sides.
For
detaching
the
dust
cover,
be
certain
first
to
raise
it
as
illustrated
before
removal.
(See
Fig.
10.)
Note:
Opening
or
closing
of
the
dust
cover
during
play
should
be
avoided.
This
may
not
only
cause
undesired
vibrations,
but also result in skipping of the stylus.
If
you
must
open
the
dust
cover
during
play,
do
so
as
gently as possible.
Placement
@
Place
the
unit
in
a
stable
and
horizontal
position,
where
there
is
little
or
no
vibration.
®
Locate
the
unit
as
far
away
from
the
speakers
as
possible
and
isolate
the
unit
from
sound
radiation
from
them.
ll
Do
not
place
the
unit
where
it
is
exposed
to
direct
sun,
dust,
moisture
or
heat.
I Keep it in a well ventilated place.
Connections
@ Connect the AC power plug (See Fig. 11.)
Connect
the
AC
power
plug
to
an
AC
wall
socket.
Caution:
Make
sure
that
the
turntable’s
AC
line-voltage
selector
is
matched
to
your
local
voltage
before
connecting
the
AC
power plug.
Never connect to a DC socket.
if
the
pre-selected
voltage
is
different
from
your
local
voltage,
turn
the
AC
line-voltage
selector
with
a
screw-
driver
so
that
it
corresponds
to
your
local
voltage.
The
AC
line-voltage
selector
is
located
under
the
turntable
platter.
®
Connect
the
output
terminals
(See
Fig.
11.)
Output
terminals
Amplifier
or
Receiver
L
(White)
———————->
[Ii
Channel
R
(Red)
——————>
[BG
Channel
GND (Spade lug) ———» [GQ]
Note:
Be
sure
to
connect
the
ground
terminal
firmly
to
the
am-
plifier
or
receiver.
If
this
connection
is
not
made
or
is
loose,
a
power
source
“HUM”
will
result.
How
to
operate
1. Place a record on the turntable mat.
2.
Set
the
on/off
switch
to
the
“on”
position
(=).
(See
Fig.
12.)
Both
the
LED
at
the
speed
select
button
33
(33-1/3
rpm)
and
the
strobe-illuminator
should
be
illuminated.
Note:
Since
the
unit
has
been
designed
to
select
33-1/3
rpm
auto-
matically
each
time
you
push
the
on/off
switch
to
“on”,
push
the
45
rpm
speed
select
button
if
you
play
a
45-rpm
record.
(See
Fig.
13.)
3.
Remove
the
stylus
protector,
if
your
cartridge
has
a
de-
tachable
one.
4. Release the arm clamp.
a
Set the cueing iever to the up position. (See Fig. 14.)
6. Move the tonearm over the desired groove.
The turntable platter will start to rotate.
7. Set the cueing lever to the down position. (See Fig. 15.)
The tonearm will descend slowly onto the record and play
will begin.
8. When play is finished, the tonearm will automatically re-
turn to the arm rest (auto-return), and the turntable platter
will stop rotation.
If the unit is not to be used for some time, set the on/off
switch to the “off” position (Mm).
Attach the stylus protector, if you have one, to guard the
stylus tip from damage.
H How to stop play
Push the stop button. (See Fig. 16.)
The tonearm automatically returns to the arm rest, and the
turntable stops rotating.
How to suspend play
Set the cueing lever to the up position.
The stylus tip of the cartridge will be lifted from the record.
@ When you play a 45-rpm record witha large center
hole
Place
the
45-rpm
adaptor
on
the
center
spindle.
Push
the
speed select button to the “45” position.
Replacement
of
parts
@
Replacement
of
stylus
(See
Fig.
17.)
The unit is furnished with a diamond stylus.
The
life
of
the
stylus
differs
depending
on
the
conditions
of
use,
but
it
is
recommended
that
you
replace
the
stylus
at
the
first
sign
of
wear.
About
500
hours
of
use
is
an
approximate
standard.
The replacement stylus for the unit is the EPS-207ED.
1.
Remove
the
headshell/cartridge
from
the
tubular
arm.
Hold
the
stylus
assembly
with
your
fingers
and
withdraw
it slantwise,
as
shown
in the
picture.
2.
Align
the
new
stylus
assembly
with
the
square
opening
of
the
cartridge
main
body,
and
push
it
into
the
opening
positively
as
far
as
it
will
go.
&
Installation
of
cartridge
(See
Fig.
18.)
When
you
install
a
cartridge,
refer
to
the
operation
instruc-
tions
of
that
cartridge.
During
installation,
attach
the
stylus
protector
to
guard
the
stylus
tip
from
damage.
4.
Connect
the
lead
wires
to
the
cartridge
terminals.
The
terminals
of
most
cartridges
are
colour
coded.
Con-
nect
each
lead
wire
to
the
terminal
of
the
colour.
White
(Lt+).....-.5.055
Left
channel+
Blue
(L-)
...
Left
channel—
Red
(R+)
Right
channel+
Green
(R-)...-y.eeee
Right
channel—
2,
Install
a
cartridge
to
the
headshell,
and
tighten
it
with
screws
provided
with
the
cartridge.
Note:
Use
the
shell
weight
only
for
a
fight
weight
cartridge.
(Less
than
6.0
g.}.
@ Adjustment of overhang (See Fig. 19.)
The
overhang
of
this
unit
is
15
mm.
Loosen
the
mounting
screws
and
move
the
cartridge
forward
or
backward
until
the
distance
beween
the
stylus
tip
and
the
plug
becomes
52
mm
(2-3/64")
as
shown
in
the
picture.
Tighten
the
mounting
screws
without
moving
the
cartridge.
Adjust
horizontal
zero
balance,
stylus
pressure
and
arm-lift
height
whenever
you
change
the
cartridge.

Technics SL-Q2 Specifications

General

Drive System	Direct drive
Speeds	33 1/3 and 45 rpm
Wow and Flutter	0.025% WRMS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	78dB (DIN-B)
Effective Length	230mm
Overhang	15mm
Platter	Aluminum die-cast
Tonearm Type	Static Balanced
Rumble	-78dB